Deputy IGP Katsigazi under fire for blocking Gen. Otafiire’s order

Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Tumusiime-Katsigazi has come under fire for defying lawful orders and directives of Internal Affairs Minister, Maj. Gen. Rtd. Kahinda Otafiire. Otafiire is Katsigazi’s boss. The Police, whose leadership Katsigazi forms, falls directly under Internal Affairs. 

However, the Second Opinion has learnt that Katsigazi has defied Otafiire over property comprised LRV 1837 Folio 11 Plot 106 Old Kira Road.

“If the question of ownership and possession was settled, as per the response from your office ADM/36/181/01 Vol. 145, and the Area DPC and O/C Station, directed to immediately implement the same to avoid unnecessary complaints, why have the said officers neglected to comply with lawful orders?” Gen. Otafiire said in a letter to Katsigazi on December 22, 2023.

AIGP John Nuwagira, the Police Director for Operations (on behalf of the Inspector General of Police – IGP), has ordered the Commander, Kampala Metropolitan Area, to immediately implement the directive and make a report to the IGP that the required action has been taken. Nuwagira’s letter is dated January 2, 2024. 

Meanwhile, Katsigazi has been sued as an individual. 

Businessman Yusus Ssemakula wants Shs 1 billion as compensation, after Katsigazi interfered with the court order. 

Gen. Otafiire warned the Police recently, and called for “immediate non-interference of police on said property and all police officers involved, act in their personal capacity and should be subjected to disciplinary action.”